Labouré-Roi

Auxey-Duresses Rouge

Labouré-Roi

Auxey-Duresses Rouge

The vineyard of Auxey-Duresses, is located on the threshold of a valley which, from the Côte de Beaune, goes into the Hautes-Côtes. This red Burgundy is typically “Pinot” in finesse with red berry aromas. 

Wine Production

The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted manually on arrival at the winery. All the grapes are destemmed. Cold maceration follows for 4 days at 8° to 10°C.  Then, 15 days of alcoholic fermentation with regular punching down and pumping over (twice a day). Selected yeast used.

Ageing in 100 % Burgundian oak barrels of 228 litres with 25% of news one for 9 months. 

Tasting Notes

Typical Pinot finesse, with aromas of red berries and hints of liquorice.
Lacy on the palate, with elegant tannins, great finesse and perfect balance.

Food Pairing

Enjoy with grilled white meats, roast chicken, pork filet mignon, stir-fried veal or rack of lamb. It will also be perfect with a fine plate of fine charcuterie and soft, creamy cheeses.

The vineyard of Auxey-Duresses, is located on the threshold of a valley which, from the Côte de Beaune, goes into the Hautes-Côtes. This red Burgundy is typically “Pinot” in finesse with red berry aromas. 

Wine Production

The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted manually on arrival at the winery. All the grapes are destemmed. Cold maceration follows for 4 days at 8° to 10°C.  Then, 15 days of alcoholic fermentation with regular punching down and pumping over (twice a day). Selected yeast used.

Ageing in 100 % Burgundian oak barrels of 228 litres with 25% of news one for 9 months. 

Tasting Notes

Typical Pinot finesse, with aromas of red berries and hints of liquorice.
Lacy on the palate, with elegant tannins, great finesse and perfect balance.

Food Pairing

Enjoy with grilled white meats, roast chicken, pork filet mignon, stir-fried veal or rack of lamb. It will also be perfect with a fine plate of fine charcuterie and soft, creamy cheeses.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard size:
170 ha acres
Soil composition:
very stony, marl-limestone soil
Elevation:
820 feet
Exposure:
East, South-East
Harvest time:
beginning of September

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
20 days
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Fermentation container:
thermo-regulated tanks
Maceration technique:
punching down and pumping over (twice a day)
Malolactic fermentation:
full
Fining agent:
not animal based
Type of aging container:
Burgundian oak barrels
Size of aging container:
228 l
Length of aging before bottling:
9 months
Total SO2:
31

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.47
Acidity:
3.77 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Total SO2:
31
Residual sugar:
<1 g/L

About the Vineyard

The village of Auxey-Duresses lies on the threshold of a valley that runs from the Côte de Beaune into the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune on the way to La Rochepot, with its emblematic glazed-tile castle, and the Morvan region. Nestling back from the two flagship communes of Volnay and Meursault, the vineyard covers just 170 hectares, 130 of which are given over to red wines.

The vineyards are planted on very stony, marl-limestone soils.